SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
SIBO Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Natural Approaches If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might...
Blood In Stool: Causes and Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Symptoms Causes Remedies Prevention Many people experience the presence of blood in their stool. This alarming discovery may be the result of bleeding inside of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and can indicate a temporary affliction or a severe illness. On...
How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Sources Supplementation Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or...
Epsom Salt: 10 Benefits for the Bath and Other Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
How it Works Benefits Side Effects Epsom salt is a potent mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate. It is widely used to relieve many minor health issues. Soaking in a bath with Epsom salt can relieve achy feet and...
What the Bristol Stool Scale Tells You About Your Poop
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
What Is It? How to Use Ways to Monitor How to Improve Your poop is an important indicator of how your body is running and your current health status. While using the appearance of your poop to gauge your wellness...
Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Almost everyone has or will experience some form of constipation during their life. Signs or symptoms of constipation include infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, bloating, and the need to strain to pass waste. Causes of constipation include a poor diet,...
The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot digest. This essential nutrient is found only in plants; you can’t get it from animal products. Although fiber passes through your gut undigested, it’s a very important nutrient for...
Benefits of Prune Juice: A Powerful Constipation Reliever
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nutrition Facts Benefits Recipes Side Effects You may have heard about prune juice for babies or older adults, but this purple-colored drink is breaking old stereotypes and gaining a whole new following. Don’t be mistaken, the health benefits of prune...
Benefits of Beets: How Can They Boost Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to healthy foods, it’s hard to beat beets. The nutrition facts for beets don't lie. They are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are great for your health — antioxidants and fiber just to...
What’s the Best Instant Laxative for Quick Relief?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Types Side Effects Going number two probably isn’t something you think much about, but when not going becomes physically uncomfortable, it’s at the forefront of your thoughts. When you’re faced with occasional constipation and need relief fast, you probably head...
Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Causes Symptoms IBS vs IBD Triggers Remedies Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the...
Natural Solutions for Constipation During Pregnancy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Pregnancy is tough. You’re exhausted, bloated, nauseous, broken out, and your feet and ankles are so swollen that they look like a hot water bottle with toes. As if creating life wasn’t enough of a challenge, over half of pregnant...
